Robotics Worksheet: Robot Safety
Robot tip (Off, away, stop): Stay behind safety lines and out of the reach of moving arms, wheels and gears. Switch off (and unplug the battery) before fixing; learn the emergency stop button. Hair tied back, no loose sleeves; charge on a hard surface; build and test with an adult.
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- 1.True or false: to keep fingers off gears is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 2.⚠️ Where should you charge a robot’s battery? (a) on a hard, clear surface (b) under a pillow (c) on a soft bed (d) next to a heater
- 3.⚠️ What should you do before fixing a robot? (a) hold its wheels (b) keep it running (c) switch it off (d) speed it up
- 4.⚠️ Is it safe to keep fingers off gears? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 5.⚠️ Is it safe to stand in a robot’s path? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 6.⚠️ Is it safe to wear loose sleeves? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 7.Which of these is not safe? (a) check wires before use (b) switch off before fixing (c) test with an adult near (d) charge it on a bed
- 8.⚠️ Why must long hair be tied back near robots? (a) it makes them faster (b) it can catch in gears (c) robots dislike hair (d) it looks neat
- 9.⚠️ Is it safe to switch off before fixing? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 10.True or false: to poke fingers in gears is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 11.⚠️ Is it safe to learn the stop button? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 12.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) fix it while it runs (b) stay behind safety lines (c) charge on a hard surface (d) learn the stop button
- 13.Which of these is not safe? (a) poke fingers in gears (b) charge on a hard surface (c) switch off before fixing (d) check wires before use
- 14.⚠️ A robot arm suddenly moves towards you. What should you do? (a) step back, call an adult (b) stand still in front (c) grab the arm (d) push it hard
- 15.Which of these is safe? (a) test with an adult near (b) fix it while it runs (c) wear loose sleeves (d) poke fingers in gears
- 16.True or false: to stand in a robot’s path is safe. (a) True (b) False
- 17.Which of these is not safe? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) charge on a hard surface (c) check wires before use (d) stay behind safety lines
- 18.⚠️ Is it safe to keep hair tied back? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 19.Which of these is not safe? (a) keep fingers off gears (b) block the emergency stop (c) check wires before use (d) test with an adult near
- 20.⚠️ Is it safe to reach into a moving arm? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 21.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) check wires before use (b) charge it on a bed (c) poke fingers in gears (d) fix it while it runs
- 22.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) stay behind safety lines (b) reach into a moving arm (c) test with an adult near (d) switch off before fixing
- 23.Which of these is not safe? (a) open the battery pack (b) check wires before use (c) keep hair tied back (d) stay behind safety lines
- 24.⚠️ What should every big robot have in case of danger? (a) a paint brush (b) a music player (c) an emergency stop button (d) a cup holder
- 25.⚠️ Is it safe to poke fingers in gears? (a) not safe (b) safe
- 26.Which of these is not safe? (a) keep fingers off gears (b) keep hair tied back (c) wear loose sleeves (d) learn the stop button
- 27.True or false: to fix it while it runs is safe. (a) False (b) True
- 28.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) use a swollen battery (b) reach into a moving arm (c) open the battery pack (d) stay behind safety lines
- 29.True or false: to charge it on a bed is not safe. (a) False (b) True
- 30.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) switch off before fixing (b) stay behind safety lines (c) keep hair tied back (d) open the battery pack
- 31.True or false: to block the emergency stop is not safe. (a) False (b) True
- 32.Which of these is safe? (a) fix it while it runs (b) charge it on a bed (c) poke fingers in gears (d) stay behind safety lines
- 33.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) use a swollen battery (b) check wires before use (c) test with an adult near (d) keep hair tied back
- 34.Which of these is safe? (a) reach into a moving arm (b) open the battery pack (c) switch off before fixing (d) stand in a robot’s path
- 35.True or false: to open the battery pack is not safe. (a) False (b) True
- 36.⚠️ Is it safe to charge it on a bed? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 37.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) learn the stop button (b) stay behind safety lines (c) wear loose sleeves (d) switch off before fixing
- 38.🔍 Which is the odd one out? (a) block the emergency stop (b) stay behind safety lines (c) check wires before use (d) test with an adult near
- 39.⚠️ Is it safe to block the emergency stop? (a) safe (b) not safe
- 40.⚠️ Is it safe to use a swollen battery? (a) safe (b) not safe
Answer key
- True
- on a hard, clear surface
- switch it off
- safe
- not safe
- not safe
- charge it on a bed
- it can catch in gears
- safe
- False
- safe
- fix it while it runs
- poke fingers in gears
- step back, call an adult
- test with an adult near
- False
- reach into a moving arm
- safe
- block the emergency stop
- not safe
- check wires before use
- reach into a moving arm
- open the battery pack
- an emergency stop button
- not safe
- wear loose sleeves
- False
- stay behind safety lines
- True
- open the battery pack
- True
- stay behind safety lines
- use a swollen battery
- switch off before fixing
- True
- not safe
- wear loose sleeves
- block the emergency stop
- not safe
- not safe
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